Built for long days and ambitious itineraries, the Guide Merino Mid Hood is a highly technical merino-blend mid layer. Warm, breathable, wind-resistant and naturally comfortable, it delivers stable performance and moisture management for ski touring, mountaineering and year-round alpine use.
How it fits into your System
The Guide Merino Mid Hood is a premium technical fleece engineered for serious mountain use. Made from an advanced Italian merino-blend fabric — 76% polyester, 18% non-mulesed wool, and 6% elastane — it combines natural thermoregulation with durable stretch and efficient moisture transport. The smooth exterior withstands abrasion, while the soft interior wicks sweat by capillary action and spreads it across the surface for faster evaporation. Warm, wind-resistant, and highly breathable, it performs across a wide range of activities including ski touring, alpinism, climbing, hiking, and year-round outdoor missions. A fixed, adjustable hood, pre-bent sleeves, and a tilted collar zipper provide comfort under packs and shells, while two oversized chest pockets remain accessible with alpine equipment. Durable, versatile, and purposefully refined — a reliable mid layer for long days in varied terrain.
How to use it
The premium comfort midlayer in the classic fleece range. Softer, more natural-feeling, and easier to live in than the more structured or more active options, it balances warmth, comfort, and repeated-wear usability. Choose it when long days, multi-day use, and all-round comfort matter most.
